Member Profile: Ashland University

Organization Name: Ashland University

Location: Ashland

Industry: Higher Education

What We Do:

Ashland University offers a variety of nationally ranked MBA Program options designed to fit the needs of professionals looking to advance in their career. We specialize in offering a world-class education to students by providing unparalleled experiences in international travel and highly skilled faculty. Students experience concierge advising to meet their specific needs and can earn an MBA through a variety of flexible formats including; online, hybrid, one-year, or at their own pace. 

What’s a Trend You’re Seeing/Prediction for the Future:

Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence will change the way businesses and organizations operate. Both have already made a significant impact on functionality of organizations and we predict this trend will continue into the foreseeable future. Leaders will need to educate themselves in order to understand the implications and advancement opportunities of these technologies to grow within their industry. 

A Problem/Challenge We Are Working To Solve:

Ashland University is working to educate students to analyze, understand, and interpret data beyond the norm to ensure long term career success. To overcome this issue, Ashland University launched a Business Analytics specialization within our MBA program offerings. Ashland University’s, dean of the College of Business, Dr. Elad Granot uses his personal experiences in the ever-changing society of analytics and technology to provide the best opportunities for students success. As a member of the OhioX Advisory Board, Dr. Granot is prepared to make necessary changes to adapt to the problems and challenges facing society and higher education. 

Your Company/Organization's Slogan:

Accent on the Individual 

Why is Ohio a great place to do business?

Ohio is the seventh most populous state in the country with a population of nearly 11,600,000 with 14 metropolitan areas. The cost of living is just below the national average, creating attractiveness for business opportunities and enhancing economic diversity. The highly developed infrastructure has made Ohio the country's leader in the manufacturing of plastics, rubber, appliances, fabricated metals, and other electrical appliances. Ashland University is strategically located between three major cities in Ohio: Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus. The location coupled with the faculty experience, provides MBA students with strategic connections to local companies.

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